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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Summit Community Task Force

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Summit Community Task Force Inc, building | Google

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Summit Community Task Force was approved to receive a $25,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.

Founded in 1992 by Wheeler Parker and Marvel Parker, Summit Community Task Force states that its mission is: “To providing educational and charitable programs for the youth within the Summit Community.”

However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.

Summit Community Task Force is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.

In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.

According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.

Summit Community Task Force 990 Filing – Key Officers
TermNameTitle
2024-2024Bennie B WilkinsChairman
2024-2024Dallis Anderson JrTrustee
2024-2024Elayne HillSecretary
2024-2024Milton ParkerTrustee
2024-2024Wheeler Parker JrTrustee

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